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Thank you for downloading from SIMSLICE! :)

Please do not copy, clone, hack, sell, distribute to others or post on other sites.  If you have questions about anything, or if you obtained this from somewhere other than Simslice, please send an email to service@simslice.com.  Thanks, and enjoy! :)

NOTE:  Sims 2 content is not compatible with the previous The Sims "1" game.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - installing objects and skins:

1)  First install the NPC and Mask objects - move both files ending in ".package" into this folder: 
C:\..\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads

Note:  The "Downloads" folder is not created when the game is installed, but only when the auto-installer from the game is first used.  So if you don't have this "Downloads" folder or if you are new to downloading, simply create the folder in that location (spelled exactly the same - use the capital "D")).  Otherwise, disregard this Note.

2)  Next, install the skins.  We use the same ".Sims2Pack" auto-installer that all fan sites use, and like all others of it's kind it only contains the skin files, nothing else.  Double click on it to install The Mask's skins.  Afterwards, you'll notice 5 new skin files have been placed in the same "\Downloads" folder mentioned above (with really long crazy file names).  

Note:  If you previously downloaded our "The Mask" skins from our TS2 Skins page, you'll notice 2 of the 5 skin files are the same.  You can over-write them or not, it doesn't matter, they are the same files.

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DESCRIPTION:

Stanley Ipkiss NPC & Loki's Mask

Buy Mode Price:  §50
Buy Mode Category:  Decorative -> Wall Hangings

Enabled for use on all lots
Requirements:  None - made to work with any version of The Sims 2.
Statistics: Fun 10; Environment 1; Brand NEW character for The Sims 2!

Object Description:

Use this decorative wall ornament to spawn this bizarre and romantic new NPC, similar to the alter-ego of Stanley Ipkiss, inspired by the movie "The Mask" staring Jim Carey (1994).  He is a completely NEW and UNIQUE character we created, with his own silly needs, personality, skills and interests.  He is fully interactive with all social interactions available, just like with regular Sims.  Among all his many looney, cartoonish and often romantic behaviors, he can live, eat, sleep, interact with Sims, go to work, marry and even die (...perish the thought).  Fun NEW surprises have been coded in as well.  If he becomes a part of your family, he will become a fully controllable normal Adult Sim, ready to explore new horizons.  

IMPORTANT:  Don't forget to install the skin files too, or the game will automatically assign other random skin files for him and he will not look like himself.

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TS2 PLAYERS:

We are making other NPCs, including pets and several famous movie characters.  THERE MAY BE OTHERS already posted AFTER we wrote this text.  To check, visit our "New Releases" or "TS2 Objects" sections for details - links are below, and please contact us if you have any questions:
New Releases:  http://www.simslice.com/newreleases/
TS2 Objects:  http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/ts2objects.htm

At the time of this writing, we also have a Wonder Woman, Captain Hero, Sr., a Super Villian (superheros need arch-enemies after all) and a Hula Dancer NPC (the Kumu Hula).  They are also VERY unique NPCs with many amusing interactions (including dancing the hula together).  At the time of this writing, they are all posted in TS2 Objects on page 1, here:
http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/ts2objects.htm

We also have "NPC Anytime androids" throughout our Guest Objects section.  At the time of this writing, they are here:
http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/guests/wintermuteai1-pg12.htm
http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/guests/wintermuteai1-pg2.htm

Although not technically NPCs, we do have a variety of free range TS2 animals THAT DO NOT REQUIRE THE PETS EXPANSION!  Yep, you can have these pets in any version of The Sims 2.  Animals include Chickens, Pigs, Cows, Bulls, Dogs, Cats, Horses, Ducks, Swans, Crocodiles:
http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/ts2objects-pg7.htm

CAPTAIN HERO RELATED DOWNLOADS:
Want to be Captain Hero (or just dress like him)?  Check out our hilarious "Captain Hero Phone Booth" (for both TS2 and TS1 games).  Fun surprises included:
TS2 Version -- http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/ts2objects-pg5.htm
TS1 Version -- http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Electronic-pg4.htm

**Note:  Objects shift to latter pages over time, so if you don't find it there, try the next pages.  Or try searching by keywords via our Search Engine here:  http://www.simslice.com/search.html

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TS2 GAMEPLAY INFO:  

What Does NPC Mean?:
"NPC" means "Non Player Character" and refers to Sims in the game that are not controlled directly by the player (such as the Paperboy).  However this is a fully interactive NPC with game (and expansion pack) social interaction options available, just like with other Sims.  If you move him into your family, you will have direct control of him, just like any other family member.

Resurrection From Death:
If Stanley Ipkiss dies in the game, you cannot re-spawn him with the mask on the wall... sadly, you can only see him by visiting him grave.  However there is a way to bring him back.  Delete the tombstone/urn, save and quit the game.  Then delete the "7Simslice-TS2-TheMaskNPC.package" file from your Downloads folder, extract that same file from the .zip file you originally downloaded from us, and put that file back in your Downloads folder.  Then run the game and re-spawn him from the mask on the wall.  Wahlah!  It's a miracle!

Saying Goodbye:
If it gets late, he is bored or if you click "Say Goodbye", he will leave the lot just like any other visitor.  To bring him back, just re-spawn him from the mask on the wall.  If you need a relationship point boost to help move him into your family, see our "Love Crystal" notes below.

"View" The Mask On The Wall:
Sims who appreciate art will gain Fun points... and all adult Sims will have a rather silly reaction too...

Other Notes:
If Stanley Ipkiss stays in the Hot Tub too long, just click on any interaction on him (such as "Call Over").  He will get out, and resume his, um... "normal" behavior.  In some cases the animations may seem a bit off - such as kicking over a lawn gnome from across the lot.  He is The Mask guy after all, bizarre actions are intentional.  If he changes outfits, he'll probably take off his hat and adorn a sexy (he thinks) black wig just for fun.  In all cases, he keep his suit, except for his silly undies (and of course green nude skin when in the shower, etc.)

Love Crystal - Helps Boost Relationship Points:
If you want a high relationship with him instantly to get him into your family fast, check out our "Love Crystal" which maxes out Relationships with any Sim or NPC you chose, including him (your choice, either as Friends or Lovers).  You can download the Love Crystal separately in our TS2 Objects section, on Page 10 at the time of this writing:  http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/ts2objects-pg10.htm

**Note:  Objects shift to latter pages over time, so if you don't find them there, try the next pages.  Or try searching by keyword via our Search Engine here:  http://www.simslice.com/search.html

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TS1 PLAYERS:

If you want NPCs for the original Sims game, we have made VERY many creative and unique non-player characters:


Drunken Party Jerks (male and female) - hilariously obnoxious - Simslice's favorite of them all!:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Miscellaneous.htm

Guard Tomatoes - HILARIOUS security guard veggies, inspired by the movie "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" - Simslice's SECOND favorite!:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-OutsideBuild-pg2.htm

Will Wright (creator of The Sims):
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Miscellaneous-pg3.htm

Lil' Bill & Big Bad John (lilliputian and giant sized Sims):
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Miscellaneous-pg3.htm

Bad Santa - a surly but funny Santa Claus NPC:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Miscellaneous-pg3.htm

Zencat - an "omnipotent" god-like cat (so he thinks...):
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Miscellaneous-Pets-pg3.htm

George W. Bush & John Kerry - spawned by supporters who put these "Political Campaign Signs" on their lawn.  There is also a surprise candidate from the "Clown Party" - see file for more information:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Decorative.htm

The Mad Bomber - our first appearance of this NPC, who sometimes comes when our TS1 "No Thieves Allowed Sign" is placed on Sims lawns.  He will kick it down, and deposit a "gift" (classic black-ball explosive) on your Sims doorstep:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Decorative.htm

Cycle of Life Animals - free range animals including Cows, Bulls, Chickens, Donkeys, Wolves and Draglins!
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Miscellaneous-pg2.htm

The Tooth Fairy - made for long-time member Kattz, who has since passed away:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Miscellaneous-pg4.htm

Flippy the Clown - a very silly and VERY clumsy clown NPC that will crack you up:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Decorative-pg3.htm

R2D2 - not technically an NPC but functions very much like one:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Electronic.htm

Party Machine - CREATE brand new unique NPC friends... right out of thin air!:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Electronic-pg3.htm

Slater's Black Market Cart / Slater's Biker Bar - both have Slater and Desiree NPCs:
BM Cart -- http://www.simslice.com/Support-IPmagicalpackpage.htm
Biker Bar -- http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Kitchen.htm

NPC Friendship Bears - generate dozens of custom interactable made NPCs that resemble real game (non-interactable) NPCs:
http://www.simslice.com/Support-IPNPCFriendpage.htm

Four (4) Different NPC Spawning objects - these are in-game NPCs that can be generated instantly without the muss or fuss the game usually requires.  NPCs include Drew Carey, DJ SimDaddy, Janitor Sonya and Minstrel Carlo:
http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Decorative-pg4.htm

CAPTAIN HERO RELATED DOWNLOADS:
Want to be Captain Hero (or just dress like him)?  Check out our hilarious "Captain Hero Phone Booth" (for both TS2 and TS1 games).  Fun surprises included:
TS2 Version -- http://www.simslice.com/thesims2/ts2objects-pg5.htm
TS1 Version -- http://www.simslice.com/Objects-Electronic-pg4.htm


**NOTE:  Objects shift to latter pages over time, so if you don't find it there, try the next pages.  Or try searching by keywords via our Search Engine here:  http://www.simslice.com/search.html

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NEED MORE HELP?:

If you have any questions about downloading, unzipping and installing, please visit our FAQ page which has very detailed instructions at http://www.simslice.com/faq.htm 

Any problems with crashes, freezes or objects not showing up are 99.9% of the time related to either "requirements" not being met, OR a fluke in the downloading/installing process... but it's NOT because of the actual object coding itself.  Check our FAQ page for a very detailed list of these issues and resolutions you can do to resolve them.  Typically the fix is to double check the requirements, and if you meet them, then delete and redownload the item.  Do NOT use Simzip to unzip them.  Further information as previously stated, is detailed on our FAQ page at http://www.simslice.com/faq.htm.  If you still need help after consulting our FAQ page, please contact us and we'll try to help further.

HELPFUL TROUBLESHOOTING LINKS AT SIMSLICE:

http://www.simslice.com/faq.htm
http://www.simslice.com/faq9.htm

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